Launch of the Sri Lanka UN-REDD National Programme

Government of Sri Lanka puts forests at the heart of national strategy to address climate change On Friday, 7th June, Hon. Susil Premajayantha, Minister of Environment and Renewable Energy, officially inaugurated a programme to put

“Think.Eat.Save: Reduce Your Foodprint” – World Environment Day 2013

UN Secretary General’s Message on World Environment Day 2013  We live in a world of plenty, where food production outstrips demand, yet 870 million people are undernourished and childhood stunting is a silent pandemic.  To

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The UN in Sri Lanka marks the 67th UN Day

With the deadline for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) fast approaching, in marking the 67th United Nations Day this year, the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon highlighted the need to prepare a bold and

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